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Antennarius coccineus

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Antennarius coccineus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Lophiiformes
Family:
Antennariidae
Genus:
Antennarius
Species:
A. coccineus
Binomial name
Antennarius coccineus
(Lesson, 1831)
Antennarius coccineus and its X-ray image, revealing a large prey in its stomach

The scarlet frogfish (Antennarius coccineus) is a species of frogfish found in the Red Sea and East Africa. It growth up to 13 cm (5.1 in) and uses its rock-like appearance to blend with the surroundings. Antennarius coccineus feeds on small fishes by swallowing them whole.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Antennatus coccineus (Lesson, 1831). Fishbase
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